Graham is the third most accurate kicker in NFL history, but he shanked a 29-yard field goal attempt and also missed a 49-yarder in Friday's win over Pittsburgh. He had also struggled in practice leading up to the game.
Gano ranked last in the NFL in field goal accuracy last year, but he was 3 for 3 against the Steelers.
With three preseason games remaining, the Redskins have plenty of time to bring in another challenger to Gano.

Alvin Walton

08-14-2011 06:27 PM

Re: Graham gets the boot (pun intended).

[COLOR="DarkOrchid"]Graham is the third most accurate kicker[/COLOR]

However, this weekend he was less accurate than my grandpa's old .22

Daseal

08-14-2011 06:42 PM

Re: Graham gets the boot (pun intended).

I kinda expected him to stay in camp a little longer as a camp leg. No big surprise he was cut though.

NYCskinfan82

08-14-2011 07:04 PM

Re: Graham gets the boot (pun intended).

Hope they bring someone else in to compete, competition is a good thing.

Lotus

08-14-2011 07:36 PM

Re: Graham gets the boot (pun intended).

He didn't just miss, he missed badly, especially on the first one.

That Graham was not all that he was crackered up to be.

SmootSmack

08-14-2011 08:09 PM

Re: Graham gets the boot (pun intended).

[quote=NYCskinfan82;823354]Hope they bring someone else in to compete, competition is a good thing.[/quote]

I'm sure they will

GMScud

08-14-2011 08:27 PM

Re: Graham gets the boot (pun intended).

[quote=SmootSmack;823362]I'm sure they will[/quote]

Shanny said they'd like to bring someone else in, but right now there really isn't anyone out there.

[url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/graham-gano-still-has-to-solidify-spot/2011/08/14/gIQAdlbgFJ_blog.html#pagebreak]Graham Gano still has to solidify spot - The Insider - The Washington Post[/url]

Alvin Walton

08-14-2011 08:47 PM

Re: Graham gets the boot (pun intended).

I bet the Shiek can still kick!

Longtimefan

08-14-2011 09:14 PM

Re: Graham gets the boot (pun intended).

[QUOTE] With three preseason games remaining, the Redskins have plenty of time to bring in another challenger to Gano.

Plus, it will give him an opportunity to catch on with another team. Kickers get around.

mooby

08-14-2011 09:52 PM

Re: Graham gets the boot (pun intended).

[quote=Counter-Tre;823343]ASHBURN, Va. -- The duel between the kicking Grahams lasted all of one preseason game.

Graham is the third most accurate kicker in NFL history, but he shanked a 29-yard field goal attempt and also missed a 49-yarder in Friday's win over Pittsburgh. He had also struggled in practice leading up to the game.
Gano ranked last in the NFL in field goal accuracy last year, but he was 3 for 3 against the Steelers.
With three preseason games remaining, the Redskins have plenty of time to bring in another challenger to Gano.[/quote]

[YT]WWaLxFIVX1s[/YT]

hooskins

08-14-2011 10:10 PM

I think its a bit too early based on his track record. But perhaps he is consistently screwing up in practice too.

Mattyk

08-14-2011 10:41 PM

Re: Graham gets the boot (pun intended).

He wasn't having a good camp.

FRPLG

08-15-2011 12:57 AM

Re: Graham gets the boot (pun intended).

6 of one...blah blah. Neither is an elite kicker so it doesn't matter. They're the same thing really.

freddyg12

08-17-2011 03:23 PM

Re: Graham gets the boot (pun intended).

Gano has a strong leg, really hope he's our man for 10 years or so. This team can win if he's really accurate & we get some return TDs this year.

sportscurmudgeon

08-17-2011 05:16 PM

Re: Graham gets the boot (pun intended).

[quote=freddyg12;824108]Gano has a strong leg, really hope he's our man for 10 years or so. This team can win if he's really accurate & we get some return TDs this year.[/quote]

That is a hell of an indictment of the Redskins' offense this year. The team is going to win on field goals and return TDs?

You better hope that "The Shanahans" don't come over and egg your house tonight...